Whitewright quarterback Tyrone Swoopes has committed to the University of Texas.

Staff reports

Published: 23 March 2013 11:51 PM

Updated: 23 March 2013 11:52 PM

Texas freshman quarterback Tyrone Swoopes saw his stock take a tumble over the past year. After the former five-star QB prospect looked raw at national recruiting showcases throughout his senior year, the Whitewright High School alum tumbled down recruiting listings and had the coveted fifth star stripped from his ranking by most sites.

But now that Swoopes is actually on campus in Austin, it seems his stock is on the rise again. According to the National Football Post, Swoopes is creating a buzz during spring practice after enrolling early at UT.

"While his best attribute is still his athleticism, Swoopes is making
better decisions as camp has progressed, and he has been putting his
strong arm on display as well,"
the Post report said. "The 6-5, 229-pound dual-threat, who drew comparisons to Vince Young
during the recruiting process, went slightly overlooked as National
Signing Day neared because he didn't have outstanding performances at
recruiting showcases such as The Opening and Elite 11. And while the
Longhorns were expected to redshirt the true freshman next fall, Mack
Brown and Co. may have too talented of a player on hand to not utilize
him in special packages."

Swoopes is currently No. 3 on the Longhorns' quarterback depth chart behind junior David Ash and senior Case McCoy.

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